Stories and data from schools using P2: stronger belonging, better attendance, fewer referrals, and character that carries beyond the classroom.
Clinton High School implemented The Positivity Project (P2) in 2018. See how students have embraced the framework since then.
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Discover how Palms Elementary is building a positive school culture by empowering students with character and connection.
A 2nd-grade teacher shares how P2 has shifted her classroom from rules-focused to strengths-based, and changed how students treat each other.
Discover how Schickler Elementary uses monthly reading assemblies to bring character strengths to life and build connection.
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See how district leaders used P2 to align 40 campuses around a common vocabulary, and what changed for students and staff.
How Cabarrus County Schools improved graduation rates and reduced referrals with The Positivity Project.
Discover how Lake Orion brought the community together with a district-wide Positivity Project family night.
“The Positivity Project has been an absolute game-changer in terms of helping build a culture not just for students but really for the professionals in the building, to give them an opportunity to work with one another, build relationships, talk to each other, to get to know each other in an authentic way. That's changed my school. It changed the middle school and lifted it into a place where we used P2 not just as a program, but really the lens through which we saw all of the work that we did in our school building.”
“Our discipline and behavior referrals have declined significantly over the past three years. Words Matter and OPM have shifted Oraze's culture toward kindness.”
It is incredible that the reps from P2 meet with the implementers at the school level and not just me, the district rep. We have a district of 44 schools, so the personalized support is appreciated beyond words.
“I find Positivity Project a game-changer primarily because it shifts character education from a vague concept to a concrete, daily habit that can be seen and felt throughout my entire building.”
“The Positivity Project is definitely something that I think every parent would want in their household. At the dinner table, in the morning on the way to school, just to repeat those things, to talk about them so it becomes a part of their life and their decision-making.”
“I can honestly say I have never felt so good about a character education program in my teaching career. I can actually see this program working every day. Each week that we touch on new strengths, we are all reminded of our potential to be better human beings. We have truly seen a transformation in our program since we began using The Positivity Project.”
“One of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my 25 years in education is what The Positivity Project did for our school and our students and our staff and our community. I can't say enough about the impact, the positive impact it has had for our educators and our students.”
“It is as simple as turning on your computer, putting up that slide deck, and having a conversation with students.”
“From day one, new people, they could not make this easier on you. If you want, you can literally read the script that day. It is so beautifully done for you. It's minimal work.”
“If you're looking for a meaningful way to build character, boost achievement, and create a school-wide sense of pride and ownership, I can say confidently: The Positivity Project works.”
“Without P2, our campus would likely be a place where adults settle conflicts, and behavior is handled through discipline alone. What we have instead is a campus where students lead.”
P2 gives us an intentional resource and approach that ties together many district-wide initiatives, such as Safety, Restorative Practices, Core Behavior Supports, and Wellness Screeners. These initiatives are meant to create a positive culture and climate, and P2 gives us a resource to help bring all of that together.
West Lake Middle School, North Carolina · One semester of P2 lessons moved the needle on the school climate survey question students answer most honestly: do I belong here?
Palms Elementary, Michigan · After implementing P2 school-wide, Palms saw academic gains alongside the culture shift — the kind of correlation that gets a principal's attention.
Lobbestael Elementary, Michigan · Fewer office referrals, fewer suspensions, more peer-led problem-solving — the predictable downstream effect of teaching character before problems happen.
Discovery Elementary, California · From 17.7% chronically absent in 2022–23 to 5.5% today — four consecutive years of decline. Principal Eva Martinez calls it the simplest measure of whether students want to be in the building.
━━━ Frequently asked questions
The full library of resources is only available to Partner Schools. We make several resources free to anyone, including the 24 Character Strengths Surveys, P2 for Families, and Book List. To unlock the full library, start a free pilot.
We add new materials regularly throughout the school year. Partner Schools hear about new releases through our weekly emails and insights posts.
Your P2 license covers the educators and students at your partner school, so share freely with anyone in your building. For colleagues at other schools, point them to our free resources — P2 for Families, the Character Strength Surveys, and our Book List are open to everyone. If their school is considering P2, a free pilot is the best way to explore the full library.
Yes. Every character strength is taught in a dedicated week, and the daily 15-minute lessons are written separately for each grade level — a kindergarten lesson on perseverance looks nothing like a tenth-grade one. Content spans PreK through 12th grade, including high school career readiness materials.
The full library of resources is only available to Partner Schools. We make several resources free to anyone, including the 24 Character Strengths Surveys, P2 for Families, and Book List. To unlock the full library, start a free pilot.
We add new materials regularly throughout the school year. Partner Schools hear about new releases through our weekly emails and insights posts.
Your P2 license covers the educators and students at your partner school, so share freely with anyone in your building. For colleagues at other schools, point them to our free resources — P2 for Families, the Character Strength Surveys, and our Book List are open to everyone. If their school is considering P2, a free pilot is the best way to explore the full library.
Yes. Every character strength is taught in a dedicated week, and the daily 15-minute lessons are written separately for each grade level — a kindergarten lesson on perseverance looks nothing like a tenth-grade one. Content spans PreK through 12th grade, including high school career readiness materials.
The full library of resources is only available to Partner Schools. We make several resources free to anyone, including the 24 Character Strengths Surveys, P2 for Families, and Book List. To unlock the full library, start a free pilot.
We add new materials regularly throughout the school year. Partner Schools hear about new releases through our weekly emails and insights posts.
Your P2 license covers the educators and students at your partner school, so share freely with anyone in your building. For colleagues at other schools, point them to our free resources — P2 for Families, the Character Strength Surveys, and our Book List are open to everyone. If their school is considering P2, a free pilot is the best way to explore the full library.
Yes. Every character strength is taught in a dedicated week, and the daily 15-minute lessons are written separately for each grade level — a kindergarten lesson on perseverance looks nothing like a tenth-grade one. Content spans PreK through 12th grade, including high school career readiness materials.
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